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Enjoying Your Outside Space to Its Fullest

“Our courtyard was one of the features that immediately sold us on our home. It’s such a unique design feature and we love that it’s one of the first things you see when you walk into our home! As much as we love the space itself, down the road we’d love to improve it even further!”  Cornerstone Homeowner

At Cornerstone Homes, we believe that a captivating courtyard or patio design can provide you with a special sense of tranquility and lets the beautiful sunshine and nature become an integral part of your home.  Our homes are designed to keep these natural retreats in your line of sight so they can feed into your main living spaces through the glass walls and doors.  

You might not be able to lounge outside all day, but you can create an inviting outdoor space that will make you smile.  Explore the different ways you can surround yourself with things you love and transform your outdoor space. 

Add drama with statement planting.

Espalier

Espalier is a traditional, though labor-intensive, way to decorate courtyard walls.  (Espalier-This is the word used to describe training a small tree or shrub against a wall in a specific design) 

Trellises. Similar to espalier but can be free standing

Hanging plants and shelving with plants.   

Adds depth and variety.

Comfy furniture and tables for multi-use purposes.

Squeeze in a fun Outdoor Bar

Choose quirky accessories

Fountains and other water features such as bird baths

Firepits

Lighting features – string lights, up lighting, outdoor lamps

Bring the indoors out with colorful outdoor rugs

Being outside in the fresh air is definitely great for your spirit. So now is the time to stop doing things because you have to do them, but rather because you want to.  Aim to spend at least fifteen minutes enjoying yourself outdoors each day.  Breathe in the fresh air, take in your surroundings, and RELAX.

This is what living in a Cornerstone Homes community is all about.   WE do the work, YOU enjoy life to its fullest!  Pick up the phone and give us a call at 804-215-0766 and start living the life you deserve today!!